About MGMCRI Pondicherry
- Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (MGMCRI), Puducherry is a medical college established in 2001.
- The college has its own hospital named MGMCRI hospital adjacent to it.
- The college is affiliated to Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Puducherry.
- It is approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
- Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certification and Fellowship courses under the Faculty of Medicine, and Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.
Photo courtesy: Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
Admission Process
- For MBBS and UG Allied Health Science courses admissions, candidates need to qualify NEET UG entrance examination followed by an interview session.
- For MD/MS course, admissions are done on the basis of qualifying marks in NEET PG entrance examination.
- For DM/M.Ch. admissions, candidates need to appear for NEET SS entrance examination.
Courses Offered
MGMCRI offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, certification, and super- specialty courses in various disciplines that are listed below.
- Undergraduate courses
| Course | Eligibility | Duration | Total seats | Total fees |
| MBBS | Candidates seeking admission to MBBS course must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. | 5.5 years (including 1-year compulsory internship) | 250 | ₹ 99 lacs |
| Bachelor of Medical Records Science (BMRSc) | Candidates seeking admission to BMRSc must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and English. | 4 years | 24 | ₹ 1.5 lacs |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) | Candidates seeking admission to BPT must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. | 4.5 years | 24 | — |
| B.Sc. accident and emergency care technology | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. | 4 years | 6 | — |
| B.Sc. blood banking technology | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. | 4 years | 12 | ₹ 1.5 lacs |
| B.Sc. anesthesia technology | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. | 4 years | 12 | — |
| B.Sc. cardiac care technology | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. | 4 years | 12 | ₹ 2.25 lacs |
| B.Sc. clinical nutrition | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. | 4 years | 12 | — |
| B.Sc. clinical research | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and English. | 4 years | 24 | — |
| B.Sc. critical care technology | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. | 4 years | 6 | — |
| B.Sc. dialysis technology | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. | 4 years | 12 | ₹ 2.25 lacs |
| B.Sc. medical imaging & technology | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and English. | 4 years | 12 | — |
| B.Sc. medical lab technology | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. | 4 years | 24 | ₹ 90 k |
| B.Sc. operation theatre technology | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. | 4 years | 24 | ₹ 90 k |
| B.Sc. optometry | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and English. | 4 years | 24 | — |
| B.Sc. physician assistant | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. | 4 years | 24 | — |
| B.Sc. respiratory therapy | Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board. | 4 years | 6 | — |
| B.Sc. urology technology | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. | 4 years | 6 | — |
- Postgraduate courses
| Course | Eligibility | Duration | Total seats | Total fees |
| M.Sc. medical biochemistry | Candidates must have passed B.Sc. in Chemistry /Biochemistry / Medical Lab Technology / Allied Health Sciences with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. | 2 years | 6 | ₹ 4.5 lacs |
| M.Sc. medical microbiology | Candidates must have passed B.Sc. in Botany/Zoology/Chemistry/Physiology/Microbiology or an equivalent degree in science stream from a recognized board. | 2 years | 6 | ₹ 4.5 lacs |
| M.Sc. clinical nutrition | Candidates must have passed B.Sc. in Food Science & Nutrition/Clinical Nutrition/Home Science/Nursing or MBBS from a recognized institute with a minimum of 50% marks aggregate. | 2 years | 7 | ₹ 4.5 lacs |
| M.Sc. medical lab technology in clinical chemistry | Candidates must possess a graduation degree in MLT, B.Sc. (Biochemistry), B.Sc. (Microbiology) from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks aggregate. | 2 years | 7 | ₹ 4.5 lacs |
| M.Sc. medical music therapy | Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Health/ Allied/ Basic Sciences with skills in Music and PGDMT. | 2 years | 12 | ₹ 4.5 lacs |
- Doctoral programs
| Course | Eligibility | Duration | Total seats | Total fees |
| MD in: -Anatomy -Anaesthesiology -Biochemistry -Community Medicine -Dermatology, venereology & leprosy MS in: -General surgery -Obstetrics & Gynaecology -Ophthalmology -Orthopedics -Otorhinolaryngology | Candidates must hold a degree of MBBS/BAMS with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university. | 3 years | 79 | For MD course: ₹ 12 lacs – 96.31 lacs For MS course: ₹ 96 lacs – ₹ 96.31 lacs |
- PG Diploma courses
| Course | Eligibility | Duration | Total seats | Total fees |
| PG Diploma in Health Professions Education | Candidates must hold a degree in Health Sciences, Medicine (Including Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy), or Dentistry or Nursing or Pharmacy or Physiotherapy or Laboratory Science. | 1 year | 24 | — |
| PG Diploma in Music Therapy | Candidate must hold a recognized degree in music with desirable skills. | 1 year | 12 | — |
| PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy | Candidate must hold a M.Sc. degree or PG Diploma in Yoga therapy. | 1 year | 30 | — |
| PG Diploma in good clinical laboratory practices | Candidates must possess a degree of B.Sc. (MLT) or PG DMLT or MD Biochemistry/ Pathology/ Microbiology/ M.Sc. Medical Microbiology/ Biochemistry from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. | 1 year | 7 | — |
| PG Diploma in pharmacogenomics & personalized medicine | Candidates must have a degree of MBBS or BDS or B. Pharm or B.Tech. (Biotechnology) or Postgraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences/ Biotechnology or any other equivalent degree from a recognized university. | 1 year | 3 | — |
- Super specialty courses
| Course | Eligibility | Duration | Total seats | Total fees |
| DM Cardiology | Candidates must hold an MD degree recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any of the State Medical Councils with a minimum of 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) aggregate marks. | 3 years | 1 | ₹ 1.05 Cr |
| M.Ch. Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery | Candidates must hold a post-graduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB) or an equivalent qualification with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks recognized by the Medical Council of India. | 3 years | 1 | ₹ 15 lacs |
| M.Ch. Urology | Candidates must hold a degree of MS/ DNB in General Surgery with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. | 3 years | 2 | ₹ 1.05 Cr |
| M.Ch. Neuro Surgery | Candidates must hold a degree of MBBS/ MS in General Surgery recognized by the Medical Council of India with a minimum of 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) aggregate marks. | 3 years | 1 | ₹ 15 lacs |
- PG certification courses
| Course | Eligibility | Duration | Total seats | Total fees |
| PG Certificate Health Profession Education | Candidates must hold a degree in Health Sciences/ Medicine (Ayurveda or Unani or Homeopathy)/ Dentistry/Nursing/Pharmacy/Physiotherapy /Laboratory Science. | 3 months | 18 | — |
| PG Certificate Health Sciences Library Information Technology | Candidate must hold a degree in Science/Life Science/BLI S from a recognized university. | 6 months | 12 | — |
| PG certificate in Yoga Therapy | Candidates must have passed postgraduate Diploma in Yoga or M.Sc. in Yoga and AYUSH or Dental or Nursing or Occupational therapy or Physiotherapy. | 3 months | 25 | — |
Infrastructure and Facilities
- The campus of MGMCRI has a magnificent infrastructure comprising of Medical College and Hospital linked together
- The campus is occupied with facilities of central library, auditorium and residential buildings for accommodation.
- MGMCRI provides an opportunity to the students with various internships and training programmes in the college and hospital sections for professional growth and to foster learning.
- The Institute various research centres like Center for Music, Center for Yoga Therapy, Education & Research (CYTER), Therapy Education & Research (CMTER), Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF) and Center for Animal Research Training & Services (CARETS) which makes it different from other institutes.
- The students are provided with separate Hostel facilities for both boys and girls which is located inside the campus.
Important Facts
Ranking: Ranked #46 for ‘Medical’ by NIRF 2021
Accreditations: accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ grade
Institution type: deemed to be university
Location: Pondicherry – Cuddalore Rd, ECR, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry 607402
Official website: www.mgmcri.ac.in
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